What brand BCG is that? Is the chrome more durable, easier to keep clean?

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What brand BCG is that? Is the chrome more durable, easier to keep clean?

DPMS and absolutely. SO much easier to clean than the normal blued version. Operation is much smoother as well. I would go with the Titanium Nitride coated but I think the chrome, although not as tough, matches better with the entire setup.

If you have the money though, the Titanium Nitride can withstand a hammer and chisel.

A little heads up on the Magpul PTS version, they are not the same. They are licensed through Magpul but not made in a Magpul factory. They are basically Chinese knock-offs but w/ the thumbs up from Magpul. Anyway they just started shipping the Gen2 MBUS sights.

Of course, there is also the option of an ultrasonic cleaning tank. At the point you have the ability to come home and through the whole BCG into a tank, whether it's chrome plated or not is not really relevant.

cddbrowns, since you haven't bought it yet I feel compelled to say that the DPMS BCG is far and away the worst part in your build. If you're going to pay extra to upgrade the BCG that money is much better spent on BCM, Daniel Defense or LMT. The chrome plating is just bling that covers the internal flaws of that bolt group.

Anyway don't take my word for it, a little research will be enlightening. Not trying to wreck your build, just make it a better rifle.

The old stock car builder's guide applies here, "Chrome don't get you home."

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A little heads up on the Magpul PTS version, they are not the same. They are licensed through Magpul but not made in a Magpul factory. They are basically Chinese knock-offs but w/ the thumbs up from Magpul. Anyway they just started shipping the Gen2 MBUS sights.

I am going with the Gen 2, those were just the pics I could find in a hurry as I was looking at the super secret forum for us paying members and drinking enough water so as not to have a huge hang over in the morning.....LOL!

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Originally Posted by Quentin

cddbrowns, since you haven't bought it yet I feel compelled to say that the DPMS BCG is far and away the worst part in your build. If you're going to pay extra to upgrade the BCG that money is much better spent on BCM, Daniel Defense or LMT. The chrome plating is just bling that covers the internal flaws of that bolt group.

Anyway don't take my word for it, a little research will be enlightening. Not trying to wreck your build, just make it a better rifle.

The old stock car builder's guide applies here, "Chrome don't get you home."

Really? DPMS has been great for a buddy of mine, I really liked the "bling" it brought to the rifle with it being chrome and all, but I definitely want to keep this thing tip top. Thanks for the heads up!

cddbrowns, since you haven't bought it yet I feel compelled to say that the DPMS BCG is far and away the worst part in your build. If you're going to pay extra to upgrade the BCG that money is much better spent on BCM, Daniel Defense or LMT. The chrome plating is just bling that covers the internal flaws of that bolt group.

Anyway don't take my word for it, a little research will be enlightening. Not trying to wreck your build, just make it a better rifle.

The old stock car builder's guide applies here, "Chrome don't get you home."

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Originally Posted by Dillinger

Of course, there is also the option of an ultrasonic cleaning tank. At the point you have the ability to come home and through the whole BCG into a tank, whether it's chrome plated or not is not really relevant.

JD

So is the consensus here that a chrome BCG is no better than a quality blued one? Are there advantages/disadvantages to chrome? Sorry CD, don't mean to hijack your thread.

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"A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government." - George Washington

cddbrowns, since you haven't bought it yet I feel compelled to say that the DPMS BCG is far and away the worst part in your build. If you're going to pay extra to upgrade the BCG that money is much better spent on BCM, Daniel Defense or LMT. The chrome plating is just bling that covers the internal flaws of that bolt group.

Anyway don't take my word for it, a little research will be enlightening. Not trying to wreck your build, just make it a better rifle.

The old stock car builder's guide applies here, "Chrome don't get you home."

Ill second that. For the money Id go w/ one of the 3 BCGs Quentin mentioned.

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